When most of 2009's senior arrived in Norman there were some serious questions about where the program was headed after a tumultuous 2005 season. But four seasons, 42 wins, and three Big 12 titles later and it's clear Oklahoma's senior class of 2009 was among the most successful in school history....[details]

2008 (Junior): All-Big 12 second team by San Antonio Express News and honorable mention by the coaches and AP ... third on the team with 84 tackles ... had at least five tackles in nine games ... six forced fumbles on the season was an OU record ... nine PBUs was second best by a linebacker in a season in OU history ... racked up a career-high 14 stops versus Baylor ... had a 53-yard, non-scoring fumble return against Texas Tech ... picked off a pass against Texas A&M.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw significant field time on special teams and as a reserve at defensive back ... season-high four tackles in season opener against North Texas ... registered a pair of tackles in wins against Miami, Texas and Tulsa ... tied for team lead with 12 special teams tackles, including 11 in kickoff coverage.

2006 (Freshman): Started the first two games at strong safety, then worked in a reserve role at that position throughout the season ... also saw time on special teams units ... tackle best of four against UAB ... registered eight tackles on special teams.

2005 (Redshirt): Redshirted.

Personal: High School: Rated the No. 12 safety in the country (ESPN.com), No. 74 player in the nation (Rivals.com), No. 3 safety in the nation (Rivals.com), No. 8 player in Texas Postseason Top 100 (Rivals.com), No. 63 player in the nation (Scout.com) and No. 4 safety in the nation (Scout.com) ... compiled 120 tackles and intercepted four passes during his senior campaign ... shared time at running back ... clocked at 4.52 in the 40-yard dash ... coach: Brad Turner.
The Wrap-up: Enjoyed an excellent spring and will likely see extensive action at strong safety ... excelled in testing with a 360-pound bench press and a 37.5 vertical, both of which topped the receivers/defensive backs ... son of Quon Clayton ... born June 19, 1987.

Keenan Clayton Audibles

"Keenan Clayton has been awesome. In his testing, he was explosive. He's making plays and he's going to be a guy I think that can really have a good year for us." — Head Coach, Bob Stoops

An impressive straight-line athlete for the position, Clayton showcases the ability to track the football and close on plays sideline to sideline. He does a nice job in zone coverage, getting a deep drop in coverage and running with receivers down the field. But he gets a bit mechanical in his drop and struggles to flip his hips and transition out of his back-pedal. Isn't the most instinctive of defenders and lacks the type of awareness to consistently turn and find the football down the field. He puts himself in good position when asked to turn and run, but he rarely finds the ball and makes a play. Isn't very physical in the run game and doesn't seem to like contact on the outside. He's easily sealed away from the ball, and at times looks content to be blocked. Runs well for the position, but he can't play inside the box and lacks awareness in coverage. He looks limited to more of a Cover 2 scheme, but even then, I don't think he's anything more than a possible special teams guy.